But China is such a huge country that it spans five time zones (although they all have one time!) and ranges from southern subtropical forests to steppes and deserts in the north.

It has a rich history and culture that stretches back over 5,000 years and numerous dynasties, with a wealth of traditional values and knowledge.

This exciting video captures some of the wonder of China—that incredible ethnic mix, the vast and hectic metropolis contrasted with alpine lakes and pristine forests, delicious and often unusual food, all at the rapid pace of modern life, but with some pauses for reflection and moving meditation.

Jiuzhai Valley National Park in Sichuan. (Screenshot/YouTube)

It was filmed over five months by a European team who visited Guilin, Sichuan, Inner Mongolia, Beijing, and Shanghai.

The sleek skyline of Shanghai. (Screenshot/YouTube)

As director Robin Mahieux says on his Vimeo page: “After traveling all around China, we wanted to show to people that China is not only pollution and communism, but also a beautiful country, full of wonderful places and amazing people.”

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From the award-winning director of “Tibet: Beyond Fear”, Free China: The Courage to Believe, examines the widespread human rights violations in China through the remarkable and uplifting stories of Jennifer Zeng, a mother and former Communist Party member, and Dr. Charles Lee, a Chinese American businessman, who along with hundreds of thousands of peaceful citizens are imprisoned, tortured and even killed for their organs.

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